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Transportation

Southwest Austin | Dripping Springs

5 updates to know in October on Southwest Austin area roads

By Haley McLeod

Several road and pedestrian improvement projects are currently underway or recently completed in the Austin and Dripping Springs areas, affecting traffic patterns and enhancing safety and accessibility for drivers and pedestrians.

New York-based tech company to run Texas’ ...

Top Election News

South Central Austin

Texans have through Oct. 6 to register ...

Pictured are Yvonne R. Flores-Cale, Robert Rizo, Andrea Villescaz and Donny Wills.

San Marcos | Buda | Kyle

Q&A: Meet the Kyle Mayor candidates

The image is a collage of the candidates faces with their names written under their respective photos.

Leander | Liberty Hill

Q&A: Hear from Leander City Council Place ...

The view of the Texas Capitol dome from inside the capitol basement.

South Central Austin

What to know about the 17 state ...

Pictured are Saul Gonzales, Barbara Montana-Escobar, Brandon Oles, Joshua Paselk and Christopher L. Polanco.

San Marcos | Buda | Kyle

Meet the San Marcos City Council Place ...

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Top Restaurant News

An image of the inside of the restaurant.

South Central Austin

Emmer & Rye celebrates one decade of ...

Firehouse Subs will open its first location in Bastrop, offering hot sandwiches and sides. (Courtesy Firehouse Subs)

Bastrop | Cedar Creek

Bastrop to welcome first Firehouse Subs

Smokey Mo's menu features smoked meats such as brisket, pork ribs, chicken and sausage. (Courtesy Smokey Mo's BBQ)

Bastrop | Cedar Creek

Smokey Mo’s nears opening in Bastrop

Northwest Austin

Mexican-Indian fusion food truck Indie Bol now ...

Northwest Austin

Tamarind Indian Cuisine now serving curries, dosas ...

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Top Development News

Development

Pictured is the Hays County Historic Courthouse.

San Marcos | Buda | Kyle

Hays County and Kyle partner on regional services and facilities

By Shannon West

Hays County and the city of Kyle approved an MOU to develop a new county facility, support a regional animal services center and invest in Kyle Vista Park improvements.

Top Education News

Education

The Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex is one facility that would receive the proposed light upgrades. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact)

Round Rock

Round Rock ISD to consider LED lighting replacements at competition, high school stadiums

By Brooke Sjoberg

Round Rock ISD officials will consider contracts for lighting replacements at competition and high school stadiums in the district at an upcoming meeting.

Top Transportation News

Bastrop | Cedar Creek

Hwy. 290 extension could improve travel between ...

The new Westlake Drive Bridge opened Aug. 1. (Courtesy Texas Department of Transportation)

Lake Travis | Westlake

6 transportation updates in the Lake Travis ...

Rendering of North Burnet/Uptown Station

Northwest Austin

Construction of CapMetro's newest Red Line station ...

Dozens of Austin businesses line the planned Austin Light Rail route, with funding annually reserved to assist those impacted by future displacement. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)

North Central Austin

Austin light rail planning advances; dozens of ...

183 North Mobility Project overpass being built

Northwest Austin

7 ongoing, upcoming transportation projects in Northwest ...

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Top Government News

Government

Lake Travis | Westlake

5 top stories from Lake Travis, Westlake areas in September

By By Karoline Pfeil, By Brittany Anderson, By Grace Dickens, By Brooke Sjoberg

Here are the five most-read stories from the Lake Travis-Westlake area in September.

Top Business News

Lake Travis | Westlake

People’s RX Pharmacy to relocate within Westlake

The Betty Lash team offers a range of cosmetic services from lash lifts to facials. Pictured above is one of the treatment rooms. (Courtesy Betty Lash)

Southwest Austin | Dripping Springs

Betty Lash now open in Dripping Springs

Pictured is a building with a sign that says Local Automotive.

San Marcos | Buda | Kyle

Locally owned auto repair shop opening in ...

Infinite Hitting opened its sports complex between Liberty Hill and Georgetown on Oct. 7. (Courtesy Infinite Hitting)

Cedar Park | Far Northwest Austin

Infinite Hitting now open in Liberty Hill

Bogey Master Golf Simulator plans to open in Hutto this month. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Pflugerville | Hutto

Indoor golf simulator to open in Hutto

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Top Texas Legislature News

Texas Legislature

South Central Austin

New York-based tech company to run Texas’ education savings account program

By Hannah Norton

Odyssey will be tasked with processing program applications, approving vendors, reviewing complaints and advertising the program. Applications for the state-funded program are scheduled to open early next year.